The right course

Pursuing higher education abroad is considered a big boost for career growth but students need to make informed choices regarding the courses they intend to take up . Students set off for foreign shores with a dream of doing post graduation from a reputed university abroad and settling into high paid jobs.

However , it does involve a lot of financials and students have to invariably opt for educational loans . Even those who want to opt for reputed Indian universities , the cost factor applies here too.

For working professionals if cost is not a factor , than time certainly is. However , if one has to climb the corporate ladder , upgrading knowledge is important weaponry in the armoury.

One option students and working professionals can explore are the distance learning courses . This mode of education is convenient in many ways . Firstly , it is cost-effective and one can get even MBA degree by studying from home and appearing for online exam . Distance learning requires you to read , think and express your thoughts on your own , apart from making your own deadlines and meeting them . It also requires you be computer savvy , and acceptable to learning new software tools and applications . The flexibility of timing , the ability to pursue your studies simultaneously with your career and affording an integration of the two gives one a rewarding learning experience.